Tag: 2012

A Cinefessions Video – Book vs. Movie Episode 03: Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

It’s time to revive an old series with a different style of Book vs. Movie episode: non-fiction! Here I am talking about the 1990 Stephen Rebello book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, and comparing it to the adaptation, Hitchcock, from 2012. If you enjoy this video, please give it a like and subscribe…


Book Review – Branden Chowen on The Haunted by Bentley Little

Title: The Haunted Author: Bentley Little Published: 2012 Publisher: Penguin Putnam Audiobook Narrator: Dan Butler — It’s odd to think that I started collecting books before I was a movie collector because, until a couple years ago, one of my defining characteristics was my movie collection. When I was in grad school, though, I happened…


Graphic Novel Review – Branden Chowen on Saga, Vol. 1 (2012)

Title: Saga, Volume One Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Artist: Fiona Staples Lettering: Fonografiks Release Date: October 10, 2012 Cover Price: $9.99 Publisher: Image — Shame on me for waiting this long to finally dive in to this sci-fi/fantasy masterpiece. Saga, Volume One is one of the strongest graphic novels I’ve read, with wonderful writing, a…


The Cinefessions Podcast – Episode 94 – The Video Game Arc – A Silent Hill Double Feature

Welcome to the 94th episode of The Cinefessions Podcast! Today we conclude the Video Game Arc with a double feature review of Silent Hill (2006) and Silent Hill: Revelation (2012), and move on to round thirty of the Besting the Backlog Challenge. Do you want to be a part of The Cinefessions Podcast? Well now…


The Cinefessions Podcast – Episode 79 – Resident Evil Arc – Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)

Welcome to the 79th episode of The Cinefessions Podcast! This week, Branden, Marc, and Ashe continue the Resident Evil Arc with a review of Resident Evil: Retribution (2012). Do you want to be a part of The Cinefessions Podcast? Well now you can be by leaving us a voicemail at 1-302-448-TALK (8255). If you have…


The Cinefessions Podcast – Episode 65 – Rob Zombie Retrospective – The Lords of Salem (2012)

Welcome to episode 65 of The Cinefessions Podcast! This week, Branden, Marc, and a returning Ashe continue the seven-episode Rob Zombie Retrospective Arc with a review of The Lords of Salem from 2012. There is also an ongoing contest to win Sex World on Blu-ray, and the Besting the Backlog Challenge is back for round…


Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on Bigfoot: The Lost Coast Tapes (2012)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…